Father of Indian DNA fingerprinting passes away

He was known for his DNA study of Indian population, especially the one conducted on the tribes of Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Once bitten, twice shy: DNA Profiling Bill revives fear of Aadhaar-like data breach

While the Bill has a provision of punishing those who leak information, it does not guarantee that DNA data won't be breached

DNA tests for identifying beef: Should we shift our focus to meat safety instead?

Testing cooked meat may be challenging since heat degrades DNA

‘Autosomal DNA’ used to confirm living descendant of Sitting Bull

Unique identification technique not used till now is based on non-gender-specific DNA

DNA sequencing of brown trout to improve conservation: Scientists

The salmonid species' superpowers made them one of the first to recolonise previously frozen freshwater areas from the sea at the end of the last …

Your season of birth is stamped on your DNA and can affect your risk of allergies

Those born in autumn or winter are more prone to allergies

Scientists create first portrait of a Denisovan by analysing chemical changes to DNA

The ancient hominins shared many traits with Neanderthals: Low foreheads and wide rib cages, an elongated face and a wide pelvis; but differed in …

DNA database not a threat to privacy

Forensic DNA profiling is by far the most scientific crime-fighting tool

Say hello to hachimoji: Scientists just doubled the genetic alphabet

Research results hold potential to look for different forms of life existing elsewhere in the universe

Unravelling DNA’s structure: A landmark achievement whose authors were not fairly credited

History has acknowledged how Rosalind Franklin was sidelined

Har Gobind Khorana: The chemist who cracked DNA’s code and made the first artificial gene was born into poverty 100 years ago in an Indian village

Khorana’s legacy has also suffered from neglect that may be a result of racial bias. But this neglect is changing, as a new generation of …

We sequenced the oldest ever DNA, from million-year-old mammoths

About a million years ago, there was a known species of mammoth inhabiting Siberia. This was thought to be the ancestor of later species, but was it?

Massive project on African DNA sets out to close the knowledge gap on mental illness

Research on genetic basis of mental illness has so far largely excluded populations that are not of European heritage

World’s first three-parent baby raises questions about long-term health risks

It's a landmark case but there are many unknowns

Dead as a fossil

Can DNA tests find our soulmate? We study sex and sexuality — and think the idea is ridiculous

There is no compelling evidence as to whether or not DNA matching can support a more fulfilling love life

No evidence to show CRISPR babies will die early: Scientists

The erroneous conclusion, made earlier, was caused by technical errors in how the mutation was identified in a population-health database

The origin of 'us': what we know so far about where we humans come from

The story of where humans come from is growing as new evidence—and new methods of analysis—emerge all the time

How to curb illicit trade in endangered plants? DNA barcoding could help

DNA barcodes can identify species even from a minute amount of tissue, which can help in tackling illegal trade

Carrying a particular set of genes puts you on higher risk of heart diseases: study

The study is based on analysis of genomic DNA samples from over 750 individuals from Indian population

Will gene editing provide succour to HIV patients?

There are plenty of problems with the Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) used to treat HIV/AIDS patients

Let’s talk sh*t: A Carnivore Biologist’s Toolkit 101

Scats are virtually gold for most carnivore biologists due to the recent advancements in genetic and molecular technologies

Scientists may have found a way to reverse age by more than two years

Using a combination of growth hormone and two common drugs used for diabetes medications, a scientist reduced epigenetic clock by an average of …

Sugar molecule found in DNA could be floating in deep space

NASA-led study sheds light on the possibility of these molecules being scattered across the universe, potentially aiding life forms on other planets

Did ancient Americans settle in Polynesia? The evidence doesn’t stack up

Indigenous Americans have no history of open ocean voyaging. Similarly, there is no archaeological evidence of pre-Polynesian occupation on any …